One in custody following high speed chase

Police say a St. Germain man is facing felony charges after a high speed chase in Marathon County.

The Wisconsin State Patrol reports Randy Young, 54, fled from police during a routine traffic stop. Speeds reached more than 100 mph during the chase before Young slowed and pulled to the side of the road, authorities said. The chase took place Monday afternoon on Interstate 39 between Casimir Road and Highway DB, according to police.

According to a news release, officers noticed he had a self-inflicted knife wound to his neck area. Authorities say an off duty Lincoln County communications officer, who is an EMT, arrived on the scene and assisted in treating Young, who was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The Marathon County Sheriff's Department assisted at the scene.

Authorities said Young will face charges of operating after revocation, felony fleeing an officer, and having open intoxicants in his vehicle.

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One in custody following high speed chase

Police say a St. Germain man is facing felony charges after a high speed chase in Marathon County. The Wisconsin State Patrol reports Randy Young, 54, fled from police during a routine traffic stop.

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